We visited Westway Nissan Aldershot on Saturday to have a look at the Leaf, which arrive as a demonstrator earlier in the week. We hadn't booked a test drive (all the slots were filled anyway) and joined at least three other interested parties looking at the car.

First observation, it's not quite the size of a Golf or Focus. Interior space is fine, but the exterior proportions seem smaller than the big-selling hatches, perhaps only marginally bigger than a Fiesta or 207. The overall design is very pretty though, in my opinion. Nice to see a car design that doesn't look awkward on smaller wheels.

The interior is a sort of creamy white velour, not leather. That's the only option (for now) so not suitable for young families. The glossy instrumentation and lighting is all very hi-tech and very appealing to look at. Inside the showroom, there's in Apple iPad with interactive software detailing the car, and showing how an iPhone app can control the heating and a/c remotely, whilst it's on charge.

And then it dawned on me, I reckon Nissan have deliberately designed the Leaf with existing Apple customers in mind. Why else is the interior white - a colour always associated with Apple. It's could be the Apple iCar.

That single dealership has sold 25 Leafs thus far. There were four test drives on Saturday morning, and four sales.